West Branch township, Pennsylvania
West Branch township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Branch township is a geographic entity located in Potter County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 394. The land area covers 62.11 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 394 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 57.2 yrs | ±7.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 183 | ±35 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 710 | ±58 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 183 | ±35 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 527 | ±49 |
| Median Home Value | $235,300 | ±$24,548 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,438 | ±$7,969 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,892 | ±$3,020 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% | ±6.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 45 | ±30 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 201 | ±49 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 73.8% | ±7.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF WEST BRANCH
GUS Population: 402 (2024)
ID: 174684
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY
533 GERMANIA RD, GALETON PA 16922-9404
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GUS Population: 15,993 (2024)
ID: 173736
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER CHAIRMAN
1 NORTH MAIN ST, STE 207, COUDERSPORT PA 16915
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Education
Listing 2 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Galeton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Galeton, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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GALETON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 5 PARK LANE, GALETON, PA, 16922 |
(814) 435-2321
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ULYSSES LIBRARY
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 401 NORTH MAIN ST, ULYSSES, PA, 16948 |
(814) 848-7226
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COUDERSPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.8 mi away | 502 PARK AVE, COUDERSPORT, PA, 16915 |
(814) 274-9382
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WESTFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.7 mi away | 147 MAPLE ST, WESTFIELD, PA, 16950 |
(814) 367-5411
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GREEN FREE LIBRARY OF WELLSBORO
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Library | 21.4 mi away | 134 MAIN ST, WELLSBORO, PA, 16901 |
(570) 724-4876
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GENESEE AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 22.9 mi away | 301 MAIN STREET, GENESEE, PA, 16923 |
(814) 228-3328
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KNOXVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.7 mi away | 112 E MAIN ST., KNOXVILLE, PA, 16928 |
(814) 326-4448
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RENOVO AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.7 mi away | 317 7TH STREET, RENOVO, PA, 17764 |
(570) 923-0390
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WHITESVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.9 mi away | 500 MAIN STREET, WHITESVILLE, NY, 14897 |
(607) 356-3645
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at COUDERSPORT 7SE, PA US, located 14.0 miles from West Branch township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.9° | 13.8° | 21.9° | 3.41" | 18.3" |
| February | 32.5° | 14.6° | 23.6° | 2.56" | 20.4" |
| March | 41.2° | 21.6° | 31.4° | 3.35" | 10.1" |
| April | 55.0° | 32.1° | 43.6° | 3.92" | 4.9" |
| May | 66.3° | 42.6° | 54.5° | 4.12" | 0.1" |
| June | 73.7° | 51.2° | 62.5° | 4.38" | 0.0" |
| July | 77.9° | 54.7° | 66.3° | 4.99" | 0.0" |
| August | 76.2° | 53.8° | 65.0° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| September | 69.6° | 47.6° | 58.6° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.7° | 37.2° | 47.4° | 4.46" | 1.2" |
| November | 45.0° | 28.5° | 36.7° | 3.42" | 5.5" |
| December | 34.4° | 20.1° | 27.3° | 3.49" | 17.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galeton borough | Borough | 5.1 mi | — |
| Sweden Valley CDP | CDP | 13.7 mi | — |
| Ulysses borough | Borough | 15.5 mi | — |
| Sabinsville CDP | CDP | 16.0 mi | — |
| Coudersport borough | Borough | 17.1 mi | — |
| Westfield borough | Borough | 18.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4210582568. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.